Turn off the computer, disconnect all cables, and transfer the computer to a clear, flat, stable work surface over a non-carpeted floor.

HP strongly recommends the use of an anti-static wrist strap and a conductive foam pad when working on the computer.

warning:

The edges of metal panels can cut skin. Be careful not to slide skin along any interior metal edge of the computer.

caution:

This product contains components that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To reduce the chance of ESD damage, work over a noncarpeted floor, use a static dissipative work surface (such as a conductive foam pad), and wear an ESD wrist strap connected to a grounded surface.

Use the steps in this section to install a hard drive into an empty bay.

Step 1

If installing a new parallel ATA hard drive, make sure the drive is set to CS (cable select).

Step 2

Slide the parallel or serial ATA drive into the bay...

...until the screw holes on the side of the hard drive align with the holes marked "HDD" on the bay.

Step 3

Replace the screws.

Step 4

Reattach the power and data connectors to the back of the drive.

Step 5

Depending on the type of hard drive, attach serial ATA or parallel ATA data cables to the motherboard.

Step 6

Replace the side panel and reconnect the cables.

caution:

MBR or NTFS partitions are limited to 2 TB (without using dynamic disks and volume sets). If you are installing a hard drive that is 2 TB or greater, HP recommends formatting the drive using GPT partitions.

Use the following steps to install a hard drive inside the front wall of the computer.

Step 1

If installing a new parallel ATA hard drive, make sure the drive is set to CS (cable select).

Step 2

Attach power and data connectors to the back of the drive before installing it in the system.

Step 3

If installing a parallel ATA hard drive, attach the data connector marked "Slave" to the drive.

note:

Installation of the second parallel ATA hard drive may require the purchase of a ribbon cable long enough to connect to both hard drives.

Step 4

Place the new hard drive against the inside front wall of the computer...

...and align the four screw holes on the underside of the drive with the four holes on the front of the chassis.

Step 5

Use four screws to fasten the drive in place.

Step 6

Depending on the type of hard drive, attach serial ATA or parallel ATA data cables to the motherboard.

caution:

MBR or NTFS partitions are limited to 2 TB (without using dynamic disks and volume sets). If you are installing a hard drive that is 2 TB or greater, HP recommends formatting the drive using GPT partitions.

Step 7

Turn on the computer and wait for the operating system to configure the drive before using the computer.